Public Art in Arlington

Art enhances public places and brings uniqueness and interest to our community. 

The City of Arlington supports the acquisition of art for public places.  In 2007, the City Council adopted an ordinance that sets aside 1% of the cost of a City of Arlington construction project for the acquisition of new public art. 

The Arlington Arts Council facilitates the acquisition of the works.  The Arlington Arts Council is a non-profit organization committed to bringing quality art experiences to the community of Arlington.  The AAC holds an annual art auction that raises money for public art projects.  Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm, Hadley Hall 18513 59^th Ave NE, Arlington.  For more information about the Arlington Arts Council, contact Sarah Arney 360-435-5757.

The following is a list of public art in Arlington

Map of Art in Arlington 
 

“Westside” plants and animals mural by Harry Engstrom

Location:  Olympic Hill wall

Date:  Centennial project 2003

Paid for by the City of Arlington

“The Run of Number One” train mural painted by Harry Engstrom's Stillaguamish Valley School Mural Class.  Desinged by Sher Willoughby

Location:  Back of Evonne’s store on 4^th Street facing Centennial Trail

Date: 2003

Paid for by the Stillaguamish Valley School

“Stilly Valley Victorian” farm scene mural by Harry Engstrom

Location:  Back of Bowling Alley facing Centennial Trail

Date: 2004

Paid for by City of Arlington PARC

Plane Mural by Harry Engstrom

Location: Arlington Municipal Airport

Date:  2003

Paid for by City of Arlington Airport

Glastar Mural by Harry Engstrom

Location:  Arlington Municipal Airport

Date:  2005

Paid for by City of Arlington Airport

“Three Beauties” cow mural by Harry Engstrom

Location:  North Side of Health Food Store in Merchants parking lot

Date: Mural in a Day at Arlington Art Fair 2004

Paid for by Arlington Arts Council with materials from Arlington Hardware

“Salmon Spawning Pool” fish bench by Verena Schwippert

Location:  Centennial trail near Burke Street

Date: 2004

Paid for by Arlington Centennial/City of Arlington

“Council of Salmon” Clay Salmon by Marguerite Goff

Location:  City Hall south side of building

Date:  2007

Paid for by: Arlington Arts Council and the City of Arlington

“Overhead/Underfoot” artwork by Kathryn Glowen

4 pieces: Bleeding Heart, Salmonberry, Staghorn Sumac and Columbine

Location:  City Hall Council Chambers

Date:  2005

Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington

Sculpture “Dedicated to the Beauty of Earth” by Verena Schwippert

Location: Centennial Trail near Fourth Street

Date:  2005

Donated by Virginia Hatch in honor of Jim Hatch

Mural at Kid’s Kloset by Carey Waterworth, Monica Yantis and other members of the AAC

Location:  A Building, old Arlington High School

Date: 2005

Donated by Arlington Arts Council

Community Garden Mural by Tina Wilson

Location:  garden shed in the Community Garden across from Arlington Library

Date 2003

Donated by the Arlington Garden Club

Centennial Fountain by Charles Bigger for Washington’s Centennial

Location:  Centennial Park, Division St

Date: 1989

Paid for by the City of Arlington

“Tribute to Arlington Firefighters” collage by Arlene Swartz

Location:  Arlington Fire Department

Date: 2003

Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council

“Seven-foot Wingspan” painting by Verena Schwippert

Location: Arlington High School Library

Date: 2004

Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council  

“Grandfather” sculpture by James Madison

Location: Centennial Trail

Date: 2007

City of Arlington & Arlington Arts Council

"The Raven and the sun" sculpture by James Madison
Location: Centennial Trail
Date: 2008
City of Arlington & Arlington Arts Council 

“Center of the Universe” sculpture by Kirk McLean

Location: Plaza at Cityhall

City of Arlington & Arlington Arts Council

Date: 2007

"Norwegion Story Pole" Sculpture by Steve Jensen
Location: Centennial Trail
Date dedicated:  2008
City of Arlington & Arlington Arts Council 

"Streamlife of the Stillaguamish River" Mural painted by Harry Engstrom
Location:  Olympic Hill
Date:  2008
Arlington Arts Council & City of Arlington

"Flat Tire" Bicycle Sculpture by Lance Carelton
Location:  Legion Park/Centennial Trail
Date: 2009
Arlington Arts Council

2006-2007 Banners Around Town

Artistic Banners on display around town

2006-2007

"Salmon in Stream" painted by Carey Waterworth